Florida Atlantic vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Florida Atlantic (26-3) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Rice (17-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Florida Atlantic Owls (26-3) visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls (17-12) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

Florida Atlantic is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Florida Atlantic vs. Rice Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Florida Atlantic vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida Atlantic-8.5 -115O 154.5 -110-400
Rice +8.5 -105U 154.5 -110+310

Florida Atlantic vs Rice Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Florida Atlantic will win this game with 70.8% confidence.

Florida Atlantic vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Florida Atlantic will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Florida Atlantic and Rice, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 45 games (+27.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 46 games (+11.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 43 games (+8.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 23% ROI)

Florida Atlantic Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Atlantic has gone 18-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+9.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 24-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +24.95 Units / 16.81% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.05% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.45 Units / -15.01% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has gone 13-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.7 Units / 8.06% ROI
  • 18-8 when betting the Over for +9.2 Units / 32.11% ROI
  • 8-18 when betting the Under for -11.75 Units / -41.16% ROI

Florida Atlantic Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (346 assists/ 269 TOs) this season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Florida Atlantic has averaged 77.4 points per game (1,781 points/23 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Florida Atlantic has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (346 assists/ 269 TOs) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Florida Atlantic has made 9.7 three-pointers per game this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Rice has averaged 16.1 assists per game (883 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (883 assists/ 703 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rice has averaged 1.32 points per shot (4,184 points/3,171 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Florida Atlantic Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (629 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Florida Atlantic has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (629 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Florida Atlantic has 413 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams

Florida Atlantic has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,455 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Rice has averaged 6.1 steals per game (135 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,460 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Rice has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,460 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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